Acer Switch 5 SW512-52 / SW512-52P

Overview

Besides the pure performance, we primarily liked the fact that Acer includes the keyboard dock and stylus. These have to be added to the high price of the Surface Pro. The input devices present a good quality, and this is also true for the screen's touch function. A fingerprint scanner is present and the keyboard is now backlit.

Expert reviews and ratings

The Switch 5 definitely gets top marks in its overall construction and build quality, and is more than capable of handling everyday tasks with ease. It has enough battery life to manage most of your time away from the charger, and delivers decent...

The Acer Aspire Switch 5 measures 28x20x.1.5cm and weights 1311grams with the keyboard being 390grams of the total weight.The viewable screen is 35.5x17cm which gives the notional diagonal imperial measurement of 12inches, the screen display is...

Sometimes a bulky laptop just isn't going to cut it for a user's needs, yet the mobile tablet's performance isn't powerful enough; thus a ‘middle-ground' device is ideal. Fortunately, modern technology has brought about the 2-in-1 laptop design to...

If you're in the market for a Windows tablet able to match the performance of most thin-and-light notebooks, while running completely silent, the Acer Switch 5 SW512-52 is probably the best value option out there. Just make sure you actually want this...

With a spec to rival the Surface Pro, and some accessories thrown in, the Switch 5 offers a decent 2-in-1 experience at a great price point. Unfortunately, woeful display performance and an average battery life hold it back from being a true...

Besides the pure performance, we primarily liked the fact that Acer includes the keyboard dock and stylus. These have to be added to the high price of the Surface Pro. The input devices present a good quality, and this is also true for the screen's touch function. A fingerprint scanner is present and the keyboard is now backlit.

The Acer Switch 5 is a largely successful progression of the series, with decent battery life, silent operation, ample power, plus other great features such as the one-handed stand adjustment and the fingerprint scanner being built into the power...

Microsoft's Surface Pro showed a tablet could run Windows 10 just as well as a laptop, and it's been successful enough to attract several imitators. This is one of the best yet.You can pay anything for a Surface Pro, depending on the specifications....

The whole notion of having a tablet transform itself into a laptop with the click of the keyboard is a good idea and Acer nails it on the head for an Affordable 2-in-1.What I enjoy about the Switch 5 is its portability, it is light and can be used...

This is probably Acer's best 2-in-1 to date, but with a starting price of nearly €1099 (around £1100), it's right up against the Surface Pro 4, so there will be some fairly strong comparisons to make when Trusted does its full review. The Switch 5...

The clever hinge and bundled stylus make the Switch 5 a great Surface alternative for anyone looking to draw, doodle or write instead of type. The infinitely adjustable positioning is far more flexible than Microsoft's rigid kickstand. The keyboard...